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Fairfield, ME ~ November 28-29, 2012. With the final days of 2012 upon us, the auction firm James D. Julia, Inc. is recording another banner year of top shelf auctions, grossing over $46 Million in sales. The icing to finish out the year came with a three-day auction extravaganza that combined two days of fine glass and lamps with rare toys, dolls, and advertising items to bring the final tally to over $2.5 million. Julia’s focus on high quality antiques, combined with a stellar marketing program and a dedicated staff company president Jim Julia frequently refers to as the best auction team in North America has been a recipe for success over their 40 years in the business. This glass & lamp auction generated some of the strongest participation and sales results sold in the last few years. Boasting fresh-to-the-market items from collections and estates from across the country, the auction was chock full of such wonderful antiques that set themselves apart from the ordinary. And seeing the bevy of beautiful treasures enhanced by the fine lamps, aglow all at once is nothing short of breathtaking. Among the numerous examples lighting the way was a marvelous Tiffany Venetian leaded table lamp with intricate micro-design done with exceptional glass. The shade rested on its original and equally intricate bronze base patterned to match the Tiffany bronze desk sets of the same design. This unusual lamp knocked its $60,000-80,000 estimate flat, climbing to a staggering $103,500. A Tiffany Nasturtium floor lamp preceded this one and was a gorgeous mix of highly mottled and fiery glass forming an allover pattern of flowers, resting on a vertically ribbed bronze base. It went out at $69,000, just nearing its $70,000-100,000 estimate. Yet another stunner was a Tiffany Daffodil leaded table lamp with clusters of flowers in varying stages of bloom in a variety of colors against a mottled gray sky background. It sold for $40,250 against expectations of $20,000-25,000. An unusual lamp with one of the most desirable shades Tiffany Studios ever created was the pansy full floral. The shade consisted of four bunches of flowers so accurately represented with the perfect combination of mottled, striated, and textured glass. It gave a solid performance, hitting $38,525 against a $25,000-35,000 estimate. A lovely example done with bellflowers along the perimeter below a deep emerald green background, and resting on a beautifully patinated bronze library base nudged above the top end of its $15,000-25,000 estimate to sell for $25,300. On a slightly smaller scale was a lovely Tiffany leaded acorn lamp with a 10” shade done in a geometric pattern and set with a band of alternating acorns. A special feature of this lamp was that it was made with dichroic glass, which displays a greenish hue when unlit and turns to a fiery yellow, orange and green when lit. Bidders appreciated the rare opportunity, taking it beyond its $6,000-8,000 estimate nearly threefold to $20,700. Other Tiffany lamps included a rare hanging prism chandelier. The outstanding piece featured an open fretwork bronze top with five gooseneck arms supporting iridescent lily shades, leading to a gold favrile stalactite shade, separated by a row of gold favrile prisms. Elegance beyond words, this treasure saw bids above its $40,000-60,000 estimate to finish up at $57,500. A scarce variety of their Linenfold lamp was another treat. Normally found in green or amber, this example was in white and displayed a lovely brilliance and charm. The formed glass crafted to look like fabric is delightfully deceiving. It sold for $15,525 within an estimate of $15,000-20,000. Non-Tiffany leaded lamps included a nice Duffner & Kimberly example with allover ivy leave design over a fiery amber background and finished with an irregular border. Originally a wedding gift to Mildred Shannon, it sold for $10,350 versus more conservative expectations of $6,000-8,000. Other lamps included a variety of Pairpoint examples such as an outstanding Puffy Poppy. Including both the two and the rarer three color examples with realistically rendered blossoms, they sold for $9,775 and $14,950, respectively, each meeting or beating their pre-auction estimates. The auction also featured a Pairpoint Puffy Rose lamp with similar styling and desirability. It brought $8,625 against a $6,000-8,000 estimate. Lamp highlights likewise included a most unusual cast bronze Raoul Larche lamp with terrific art nouveau styling. It depicted a beautiful woman wearing a flowing sheer gown that appears to hug her form as it blows in the wind around her. With Larche’s expert crafting and execution of the dress folds, one would swear it was actual fabric. It caught the eye of many a bidder, but went to the one willing to go to $31,050 with no deference to its $10,000-15,000 estimate. This auction was also highlighted by a quality selection of fine Tiffany glass. A rare Tiffany red miniature bulbous vase with wavy bands of gold iridescence garnered the attention of advanced collectors. It sold within expectations of $8,000-12,000 to land at $10,925. And a monumental Tiffany vase measuring over 19 inches featuring delicate peacock feathers surrounding the perimeter went out at $8,625, in line with its $6,000-9,000 estimate. French cameo glass made a strong showing including a rare Daum vase with a long slender stem and squat body with a desirable Martele background. Looking like a hand hammered finish it also featured wheel carved flowers and sold within a $20,000-30,000 estimate for $23,000. This was joined by several other rare Daum pieces such as a monumental Daum mushroom vase with an acid textured stem that looked like flowing water leading to the bulbous base decorated with a field of colorful wild mushrooms. It sold within its $15,000-20,000 estimate for $17,250. A 6” Daum rain scene vase with a realistic rendering of windswept trees on a vibrant pink, green and frosty sky soaked its $7,500-8,500 estimate to bring $10,350. A smaller version more than tripled the low end of its $1,500-2,500 estimate to sell for $4,600. The cavalcade of cameo glass continued with two outstanding Galle marquetry and padded vases. Once the vase itself was blown, the artist then would inlay molten glass and wheel-carve delicate translucent flowers for a striking effect. These examples including one with a carved Oriental style signature each sold above pre-auction expectations for $25,875 and $21,850, respectively. Galle mold blown vases included a lovely blue and purple clematis flower decorated example, followed by a red fuchsia on cream example. Each met or bested their estimates to finish up at $9,487 and $10,350. Other exciting offerings included over 50 pieces of Moser glass from a West Texas collector. After Julia’s glass and lamp auction in June of this year that showed strong results in Moser, the consignor felt it the proper time to sell his collection and Julia’s the firm to handle it. The offering did not disappoint. Included was such significant pieces as a monumental two-handled cranberry colored vase beautifully enameled with a wooded brook scene with a large heron scoping for his next meal as two herons fly above for a different vantage point. With its exceptional artistry and realism, the piece neared the top end of its $10,000-15,000 estimate to bring $14,375. This was followed by a marvelous Moser decorated wine set. Consisting of an elaborate handled decanter and eight matching glasses, the set was decorated with a highly enameled and delicate applied grapevine motif. It saw action beyond its $2,500-3,500 estimate to sell for $12,650. A Moser decorated compote with a highly decorated irregular border bowl supported by a three branch base decorated with applied acorns and enameled insects was another unusual piece. It also found favor with collectors and sold for $13,800. And a monumental 31” Moser trumpet vase decorated with towering sunflowers went out at $2,990, just above expectations of $2,000-2,500. Another area in which Julia’s has excelled in recent years is Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre. This highly elaborate decorated ceramic ware created by Daisy Makeig Jones in the early 20th century has consistently found favor among serious collectors for its otherworldly depictions of whimsy and fantasy. Included in this sale were such pieces as a lovely footed pear shaped vase decorated in the Pillars design showing castles in the distance as seen beyond a fantastic overgrown jungle landscape. It sold within its $12,000-15,000 estimate for $12,650 where another example sharing the Pillars design, but in a shoulder vase form instead sold for $10,925. A rare footed chalice bowl with the Twyford Gardens pattern on the exterior and a variation of the Fairy Gondola pattern on the interior likewise sold within estimate for $10,350. And a Fairyland Lustre plate decorated with an image of fairytale character Thumbelina floating downstream on a leaf outperformed its $2,000-3,000 estimate to sell for $7,187. From a somewhat earlier era came a variety of Victorian glass including some rather spectacular examples of Mt. Washington Burmese pieces. A lovely vase with a ruffled lip and enameled with monkeys was a rare find, having a most unusual subject matter not normally portrayed. Expected to bring $15,000-20,000, it found a buyer at $28,750 while a similar form only decorated with owls instead brought in $27,600. A Mt. Washington Burmese two-handled vase with delicate curlicue handles and decorated with herons flying over pyramids cleared its $8,000-12,000 estimate to sell for $12,650. The selection of Victorian glass continued with some wonderful Royal Flemish works including an elaborate vase with a V-shaped freeform top reminiscent of a bird’s beak. This theme was echoed in the enameled decoration of a flock of seagulls across its body. Originally expected to sell for $3,000-4,000, bidders took it all the way to $11,500. Also included was a large collection of contemporary paperweights including artists such as Paul Stankard, Debbie & Delmo Tarsitano, Rick Ayotte, and many more. Highlights of the grouping included large Paul Stankard “Root Spirit” elongated cubical weights depicting stylized figures entwined in the roots of flowers. One such example with lady slipper flowers went out at $6,900 within its $6,000-9,000 estimate while another with lilies sold for $6,612. A spectacular example in the more traditional globular form was Stankard’s dragonfly perched on the branch of a blueberry bush. A true artist having great appeal to collectors, the piece went out at $2,702, exceeding an estimate of $1,500-2,000. Art glass included a variety of quality offerings from renowned makers such as Loetz whose blue iridescent vase with a melon ribbed body was overlaid with stunning silver design and trim. A spectacular example, it went out at $4,600 over expectations of only $2,000-3,000. A Steuben decorated vase in gold aurene with brown aurene pulled feather design across the lip and shoulder was quite captivating. It sold for $8,050 against an estimate of $4,500-6,500. A Steuben pedestal centerpiece featuring a trio of three clear glass eagles atop a formed dark amber plinth supporting a light amber glass Bristol bowl changed hands at $3,680 within a $3,000-5,000 estimate. A bulbous Durand vase with a central band of white cameo flowers over green background sold for $6,900 within an estimate of $6,000-8,000. The sale was rounded out by a large selection of jewelry and sterling silver including Tiffany, George Jensen, J.E. Caldwell, and other top makers and included coffee & tea service pieces, bowls, and other utilitarian pieces. A sterling silver set of 12 dinner plates and 12 service plates went out within a $6,000-8,000 estimate at $6,325. A set of J.E. Caldwell flatware in the King’s Pattern exceeded its $2,000-3,000 estimate to bring $4,140. And a Caldwell tea & coffee service with matching vertical rib decoration sold for $2,415 against a $1,000-1,500 estimate. In the jewelry category were a few choice pieces, most of which brought neither high or low, but just right such as a marvelous 18KT black opal and diamond ring that stayed within estimate to hit $6,325. A platinum, sapphire, and diamond ring was also quite stunning, and went for $4,600. However, an 18K gold Cartier necklace was a sleeper, hitting well above pre-auction predictions. Consigned from the collection of actress Polly Bergen, whose career has spanned over six decades including the original Cape Fear, television roles throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, and work as recent and notable as ABC’s Desperate Housewives, the necklace brought in $3,967 against an estimate of only $300-500. Julia's upcoming auctions include their winter antiques, fine art, and Chinese artifacts auction in January while a phenomenal firearms and military memorabilia auction will be held in March. Julia’s next toy & doll auction as well as their rare lamp & glass auction will follow in June. Julia’s is currently accepting consignments for these and other upcoming auctions. Call immediately for inclusion in these exciting sales. For more information or to place offers on unsold items, contact their offices at 207-453-7125. James D. Julia, Inc., P.O. Box 830, Dept. PR, Fairfield, ME 04937. E-mail: info@jamesdjulia.com.

	A Tiffany Nasturtium floor lamp was a gorgeous mix of highly mottled and fiery glass forming an allover pattern of flowers, resting on a vertically ribbed bronze base. It went out at $69,000, just nearing its $70,000-100,000 estimate.
	Cameo glass included this outstanding Galle marquetry and padded vase. Once the vase itself was blown, the artist then would inlay molten glass and wheel-carve delicate translucent flowers for a striking effect. It sold for $25,875 against a $15,000-20,000 estimate.
	This rare Tiffany red miniature bulbous vase with wavy bands of gold iridescence garnered the attention of advanced collectors. It sold within expectations of $8,000-12,000 to land at $10,925.
	Victorian glass included Mt. Washington Burmese pieces such as this lovely vase with a ruffled lip and enameled with monkeys. Having a most unusual subject matter not normally portrayed, it found a buyer at $28,750.
	French cameo glass made a strong showing including a rare Daum vase with a long slender stem and squat body with a desirable Martele background. Looking like a hand hammered finish it also featured wheel carved flowers and sold within a $20,000-30,000 estimate for $23,000.
	Among the numerous lamps in the sale was a marvelous Tiffany Venetian leaded table lamp with intricate micro-design done with exceptional glass. The shade rested on its original and equally intricate bronze base patterned to match the Tiffany bronze desk sets of the same design. This unusual lamp knocked its $60,000-80,000 estimate flat, climbing to a staggering $103,500.
	A collection of Moser included this monumental two-handled cranberry colored vase beautifully enameled with a wooded brook scene and a large heron scoping for his next meal as two herons fly above for a different vantage point. The piece neared the top end of its $10,000-15,000 estimate to bring $14,375.
	This most unusual cast bronze Raoul Larche lamp with terrific art nouveau styling caught the eye of many a bidder and went to the one willing to go to $31,050 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate
	Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre included such pieces as a lovely footed pear shaped vase decorated in the Pillars design. It sold within its $12,000-15,000 estimate for $12,650
	Highlights of a grouping of contemporary paperweights included this large Paul Stankard “Root Spirit” elongated cubical example depicting stylized figures entwined in the roots of flowers. It went out at $6,900 within its $6,000-9,000 estimate.
	A Steuben decorated vase in gold aurene with brown aurene pulled feather design across the lip and shoulder was quite captivating. It sold for $8,050 against an estimate of $4,500-6,500.
	Other Tiffany lamps included a rare hanging prism chandelier that featured an open fretwork bronze top with five gooseneck arms supporting iridescent lily shades, leading to a gold favrile stalactite shade. Elegance beyond words, this treasure saw bids above its $40,000-60,000 estimate to finish up at $57,500.

Dudley Browne, the Sales Coordinator for the James D. Julia Auctioneers Lamps and Glass division, will be speaking to the Carder Steuben Club this Saturday, September 22nd at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning NY. Dudley will be talking about the auction process in general and how it is handled at James D. Julia Auctioneers. He will cover the many great pieces of Carder Steuben that Julia has sold over the last few years and the trends that he sees in the market for Carder Steuben. Dudley has been the head of James Julia's Rare Lamp & Glass Division since 2001. In the few years that Dudley has run this division, Julia’s has moved from being a notable North American auction house to becoming one of the leading auction houses specializing in superb quality lamps, Victorian and 20th Century art glass, fine French cameo and more. Julia’s next important rare glass and lamp auction is scheduled for November 28th and 29th in Julia’s Fairfield ME auction facilities. James D Julia Auctioneers, based on annual sales, is one of the top ten auction house in North America today. The firm has four specialty catalogue divisions: Rare Firearms and Military (of which they are the leader in the world today for fine, important and rare firearms), Rare antique toy, doll and advertising division (which is one of the top four in North America today), Antique, Asian and Fine Art (one of the leaders in North America today), Rare Glass and Lamp Division (which is currently one of the top three of its type in the World today). For more information about James D. Julia Auctioneers or Dudley Browne, visit our website at www. Jamesdjulia.com or contact info@jamesdjulia.com.

Dudley Browne examining a rare Daum Nancy snail vase.

Fairfield, ME ~ June 20-21, 2012. It’s been a whirlwind of events for auction firm James D. Julia, Inc. in the opening months of 2012. In March, they set yet another world auction record in their firearms division for conducting the highest grossing firearms auction ever held in history. The previous record (set by Julia’s in 2008) was $12.4 Million; their March firearms auction eclipsed that mammoth figure by several million dollars when the final tally hit a jaw-dropping $18 Million! And a few weeks later, Julia’s opened their first satellite office in Woburn, Massachusetts to better service the Boston Metropolitan area and points west. In addition to all of this, in May, Julia’s was honored by Maine’s Governor Paul LePage, receiving the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence in a special ceremony. The award recognizes Maine companies that demonstrate a high level of commitment to the community, their employees, and to manufacturing or to service excellence. Only six Maine companies received this award this year, and as per Governor LePage, “This year’s honorees represent businesses that are regional, national, and International leaders in their fields”. Now, in the opening days of summer in Maine, Julia’s fine glass and lamp division head Dudley Browne conducted a two-day auction that grossed just over $1 Million. The glass and lamp auction featured a vast array of rare and highly sought after objects handpicked from collections and estates from across the United States and boasted fresh-to-the-market goods seldom seeing the public marketplace. As with most auctions it displayed a mix of strong price highlights and opportunities for bargains. However, one never knows which items will over perform and which ones will under perform, so it pays to be an astute bidder. There were no bargains to be had in their exceptional offering of Moser enameled glass from a private Midwest collection. Julia’s offered approximately 30 lots of these highly decorated and elaborately crafted items that showcased the style and sophistication of the post-Victorian age. A monumental two-piece handled vase with applied flowers, birds and berries and topped with a ruffled rim finished up at $26,450 against an estimate of $20,000-30,000. A pair of Moser decorated decanters with heavy applied grape leaves, stems, and clusters against a shaded Amberina background more than tripled the low end of its $5,000-7,000 estimate to bring $17,825. A stunning pair of Moser ewers with applied parrots and acorns against an Amberina background is also worthy of note. The pair sold above its $7,000-10,000 estimate for $11,500. Meanwhile, a Moser pitcher with an applied salamander handle brought in $6,900 (est. $4,000-6,000) and their two handled vase which was decorated from top to bottom with an elaborate leaf, acorn and bird motif went out at $6,325 (est. $1,500-2,500). One of Julia’s many strong suits has long been their ability to locate choice, hard to find items and bring them to market. This auction was no exception and included an exceptional and select grouping of lamps including some rare leaded examples. Of particular note was a Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp with seven down turned dragonflies with glass cabochon eyes against a mottled green and yellow background. It neared the midrange of its $60,000-80,000 estimate to sell for $69,000. A multihued Tiffany Crocus table lamp showing flowers in varying stages of bloom was another popular choice, finding bidders willing to go to $17,250 against an estimate of $15,000-25,000. Other leaded lamps included a handsome Duffner & Kimberly example with a dome shade constructed of mottled yellow geometric panels accented by a bottom band of oak leaves in autumn colors. This stunner sold within its $7,000-10,000 estimate for $8,050. Non leaded lamps included a Handel table lamp known simply as “6688”. This lovely lamp was decorated with an allover floral pattern accented by butterflies, making it even more desirable as it is somewhat more common to have only a band of flowers. Passing midway through its 5,000-7,000 presale estimate, it finished up at $6,037. Tiffany, who is also well known for their leaded glass windows, would first draw up a mock of their windows for approval before embarking on the creation of it. These sketches have become popular collectibles in their own right. One such example depicting two small window designs signed by the artist and approved by Louis Comfort Tiffany himself sold for $5,750, more than doubling its estimate of $2,000-3,000. A sketch design for a six part Tiffany leaded window brought $5,175 against the same $2,000-3,000 estimate. One for a demilune window design partially painted to give a hint of the final product exceeded a $1,500-2,500 estimate to sell for $6,325. Somewhat more contemporary was a lovely Somers stained glass window depicting a vase of peonies surrounded by ivy leaves against a translucent blue background with a classical taste. It received much attention and ultimately sold for $9,200 against an $8,000-12,000 estimate. The auction continued with a marvelous selection of French cameo glass. Included was a very rare Daum prairie scene vase with cameo and enameled prairie flowers on a rich pink background leading to a delicate ruffled rim. It neared the top end of its $10,000-15,000 estimate to sell for $14,950. A square Daum Nancy vase with pulled corners and decorated with a scene of trees in a pasture brought $9,200, exceeding an estimate of $7,500-8,500. A large Galle mold blown shoulder vase with luscious plums weighing down the branch on its frosted yellow background sold for $12,937 against an estimate of $12,000-15,000. Plums proved to be popular proposition. A Galle cameo windowpane vase with cameo plums and leaves across a yellow background likewise saw active bidding, selling for $6,325, just above its $5,000-6,000 estimate. Also quite impressive was a selection of Tiffany glass highlighted by a rare and large black Tiffany vase with blue iridescent pulled feather decoration surrounding its shoulder. After a heated bidding battle it sold for $25,300 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate. A Tiffany millefiori vase in rich green, purple, and gold iridescent pulled heart and vine decoration interspersed with millefiori flowers brought within its $6,000-8,000 estimate to sell for $6,900. The elegance of Tiffany also included a selection of sterling silver such as a diminutive and rare and exquisite enamel decorated teapot. Possibly an exhibition piece, it featured repousse and enamel decoration of hanging wisteria flowers and topped with a delicate butterfly finial. Estimated to bring $25,000-50,000, it finished up at $31,625. An early Tiffany footed tureen featured two figural handles in the form of bull buffalo’s heads and a lid topped with an elaborate artichoke finial. It sold above its $8,000-12,000 estimate for $14,950. Other silver included an important Russian silver menorah with strong right angles and lion accents that exceeded its $2,000-3,000 estimate to bring $5,750. And a six piece Dominick & Haff sterling silver tea and coffee set went out at $4,600 against a $4,000-6,000 estimate. This was followed by a variety of Tiffany bronze desk accessories. A rare double pen holder in the Nautical pattern supporting two Bakelite pens sold for $10,350, well exceeding its $3,000-4,000 estimate. A Tiffany bronze thermometer in the rare Byzantine pattern was accented by a single turquoise jewel at the top and string of opalescent jewel around the sides. It changed hands above its $4,500-5,000 at $6,325. And a Tiffany Studios bronze beehive clock in the Venetian pattern brought $4,312 against expectations of $2,850-3,250. Other Tiffany accessories included a rare Moorish design bronze candlestick completed with iridescent glass cabochons that sold for $9,200 against a $7,500-8,500 estimate. The sale was further enhanced by a stellar grouping of art glass including Loetz, Steuben, Quezal, and more. A pair of Durand ribbed art glass table lamps with exaggerated bell shaped dark rose and gold iridescent shades sold for $6,325, surpassing an estimate of $4,000-6,000. An exquisite Steuben chandelier wit brass ball center with acanthus leaf arms terminating in pulled leaf tulip shades sold above its $1,200-1,500 estimate for $4,025. And a Quezal chandelier with nickel plated hardware supporting twisted brass bands that hold four gold iridescent fishnet pattern shades doubled its $2,000-2,500 estimate to sell for $4,312. The selection of lighting continued with a large offering of mini lamps from a Connecticut collection. Included was a cranberry Diamond Quilted pattern example that brought $2,645 against a $900-1,200 estimate. A Rainbow Satin example with a melon ribbed body and its matching Diamond Quilted shade went out above its $800-1,200 estimate for $2,300. A figural mini lamp depicting a standing elephant sold for $1,725 against a $500-800 estimate. And a blue glass mini lamp with white enameled decoration was a bit of a sleeper. It well exceeded its $150-300 estimate to bring $1,437. The sale was rounded out in part by a grouping of glass paperweights from the collection of Una and Henry Blake. Included was a variety of examples ranging from antique to contemporary with highlights including a Clichy loop garland example with 13 rose canes and a large pink and green rose cane that neared the upper end of its $5,000-7,000 estimate to sell for $6,900. A lovely Clichy millefiori newel post exceeded expectations of $2,500-3,500 to sell for $4,312. A complex Clichy checker paperweight with millefiori canes segmented by latticino twists likewise exceeded its estimate to bring $4,025. And an antique Baccarat butterfly paperweight with lovely multihued wings amid a ring of millefiori flowers sold for $1,840 against an estimate of $700-1,000. Miscellaneous treasures included a selection of jewelry such as a 3.0ct lady’s diamond ring in a 14kt white gold setting that brought $11,500 against an estimate of $8,000-12,000. And a 14kt gold charm bracelet sold midway through its $2,500-3,500 estimate for $2,817. Julia's upcoming auctions include their annual End of Summer antiques & fine art auction in August while a phenomenal firearms and military memorabilia auction will be held in October. Julia’s next rare lamp & glass auction as well as their toy & doll auction will follow in November. Julia’s is currently accepting consignments for these and other upcoming auctions. Call immediately for inclusion in these exciting sales. For more information or to place offers on unsold items, contact their offices at 207-453-7125. James D. Julia, Inc., P.O. Box 830, Dept. PR, Fairfield, ME 04937. E-mail: info@jamesdjulia.com.

	There were no bargains to be had in their exceptional offering of Moser enameled glass from a private Midwest collection. Of the approximately 30 lots, a monumental two-piece handled vase with applied flowers, birds and berries and topped with a ruffled rim finished up at $26,450 against an estimate of $20,000-30,000
	A marvelous selection of French cameo glass included a very rare Daum prairie scene vase with cameo and enameled prairie flowers on a rich pink background. It neared the top end of its $10,000-15,000 estimate to sell for $14,950
	An exceptional and select grouping of lamps included a Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp with seven down turned dragonflies with glass cabochon eyes against a mottled green and yellow background. It neared the midrange of its $60,000-80,000 estimate to sell for $69,000
	A pair of Moser decorated decanters with heavy applied grape leaves, stems, and clusters against a shaded Amberina background more than tripled the low end of its $5,000-7,000 estimate to bring $17,825
	A rare and large black Tiffany vase with blue iridescent pulled feather decoration surrounding its shoulder sold after a heated bidding battle for $25,300 against a $10,000-15,000 estimate
	A collection of glass paperweights from the collection of Una and Henry Blake included this Clichy loop garland example with 13 rose canes and a large pink and green rose cane that neared the upper end of its $5,000-7,000 estimate to sell for $6,900
	Tiffany, who is well known for their leaded glass windows, would first draw up a mock of their windows for approval before embarking on the creation of it. These sketches have become popular collectibles in their own right. This sketch design for a six part design brought $5,175 against the same $2,000-3,000 estimate
	A Tiffany millefiori vase in rich green, purple, and gold iridescent pulled heart and vine decoration interspersed with millefiori flowers brought within its $6,000-8,000 estimate to sell for $6,900
	A large Galle mold blown shoulder vase with luscious plums weighing down the branch on its frosted yellow background sold for $12,937 against an estimate of $12,000-15,000
	A selection of sterling silver included this diminutive and rare and exquisite enamel decorated teapot. Possibly an exhibition piece, it featured repousse and enamel decoration of hanging wisteria flowers and topped with a delicate butterfly finial. Estimated to bring $25,000-50,000, it finished up at $31,625